To celebrate our 50th Anniversary here’s a three-LP limited edition compilation of where it all started – Chiswick Records.
Celebrate the golden era of independent music with this extraordinary 3-LP compilation chronicling Chiswick Records from 1975-1982.
This limited edition set, restricted to just 500 copies, captures the essence of a pivotal time in British music history. From their first release of The Count Bishops' 'Speedball' EP to chart successes with The Damned and Radio Stars, this collection showcases the label's diverse catalogue spanning pub rock, punk, metal, pop and rockabilly.
The compilation features early recordings from future stars, including Joe Strummer's pre-Clash outfit the 101'ers and the early incarnation of Simple Minds. Curated by Roger Armstrong, this set includes detailed liner notes penned by Armstrong and Ted Carroll themselves, offering fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from the label's history. The carefully selected tracks represent both commercial hits and hidden gems from Chiswick's impressive 45rpm catalogue, making this an essential addition for serious music collectors and fans of British independent music.
Tracklist
A1. The Count Bishops - Teenage Letter. 2:21
A2. The 101'ers - Keys To Your Heart. 3:42
A3. The Count Bishops - Train,TraIn. 3:17
A4. The Gorillas - Gatecrasher. 2:57
A5. Radio Stars - Dirty Pictures. 2:51
A6. Radiators From Space - Television Screen. 1:51
B1. Motörhead - Motorhead. 3:09
B2. Twink (4) - Do It '77. 4:07
B3. Johnny Moped - No One. 2:47
B4. Johnny And The Self Abusers - Saints And Sinners. 1:50
B5. Lee Kristofferson - Night Of The Werewolf. 2:59
B6. Whirlwind - Hang Loose (I've Gotta Rock). 2:28
C1. The Rings (2) - I Wanna Be Free. 2:51
C2. Jeff Hill (4) - I Want You To Dance With Me. 2:08
C3. Amazorblades - Common Truth. 2:06
C4. Radio Stars - Nervous Wreck. 1:59
C5. Riff Raff (6) - Romford Girls. 2:15
C6. The Stukas - Klean Living Kids. 2:08
D1. The Count Bishops - I Want Candy. 2:26
D2. Rocky Sharpe & The Replays - Rama Lama Ding Dong. 2:19
D3. Sniff 'n' the Tears - Drivers Seat. 3:42
D4. Radiators From Space - Song Of The Faithful Departed. 4:27
D5. Disguise - Hey Baby. 2:45
D6. The Count Bishops - I Take What I Want. 2:36
E1. The Damned - Love Song. 2:03
E2. The Damned - Smash It Up. 2:50
E3. The Meteors (2) - Radioactive Kid. 1:41
E4. T.V. Smith's Explorers - Tomahawk Cruise. 4:20
E5. Red Beans And Rice - That Driving Beat. 2:31
E6. The Stick Shifts - Automobile. 1:49
F1. Rocky Sharpe & The Replays - Heart. 2:44
F2. Minor Classics - Sign Language. 2:11
F3. Terry Woods - Tennessee Stud. 4:05
F4. Albania - Go Go Go. 3:04
F5. Two Two - Kwagayo. 3:14
F6. Jakko - Grab What You Can (Biez Co Mozesz). 3:18
